16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Zachary Thomas Latham. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office A Southwest Florida man, who New Jersey prosecutors say killed a man to be famous on Tiktok, was arrested Sunday in Lee County after another motorist said the man threatened him on the road. The victim waved down a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shortly after 11 p.m., and said another driver confronted him and brandished a firearm on Meridian Center Parkway, which is off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Troopers located the vehicle in question and stopped it on Alico Road underneath the I-75 overpass. The car was driven by Zachary Thomas Latham, 18. The FHP said Latham was carrying a driver’s license with a Cape Coral address, but the Lee County Sheriff’s Office booking information lists a Naples address. Troopers discovered a black Airsoft BB gun resembling a real AK-47 and placed Latham under arrest on a felony charge of aggravated assault. Lt. Greg Bueno with the FHP says witnesses heard Latham bragging about killing his neighbor, who was a corrections officer. Latham also faces a second charge of aggravated assault for attempting to intentionally ram the victim’s vehicle. He was released around 4 p.m. Monday from the Lee County Jail on $40,000 bond. Latham is awaiting trial in New Jersey on several charges, including first-degree aggravated manslaughter, in the May 4, 2020, death of a 51-year-old neighbor, William Durham. A friend of Latham’s neighbors claims Latham almost hit a teenage boy while driving, so Durham, the boy’s father and a corrections officer, confronted Latham, leading to a fight and Durham being stabbed several times by Latham, authorities say. The incident followed a months-long dispute with several run-ins between Latham and the Durhams that were frequently posted on TikTok by Latham and his wife. One TikTok video garnered as many as 3 million views. In it, Latham taunts a woman he dubbed “Karen,” who was actually Durham’s wife Catherine. The victim’s attorney claims Latham did it all for TikTok fame, while Latham’s attorney says it was self-defense. In the 911 call after the stabbing, Latham says, “I just got assaulted and jumped … I got beat up really bad and I have blood all over me.” Authorities say Latham went back to his home prior to the fight and returned with a knife and a Taser. Lathem also faces second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons offenses in the New Jersey case. He was released from jail to await trial and moved to Naples. WINK News spoke with Latham’s brother-in-law on Monday, and he said he hopes Latham learns his lesson. The New Jersey prosecutor handling Latham’s case will ask that Latham be extradited back to that state and put behind bars. The Airsoft BB gun one driver brandished at another. (Credit: Florida Highway Patrol)